Category Archives: Highland Fling

Lessons learnt from Highland Fling

Posted on May 10, 2017 by

I find it is always good to do a post on lessons I have learnt from an ultra race. So before the race drifts into history I thought I would jot down some key lessons. These are in no particular … Continue reading →

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Highland Fling result

Posted on April 30, 2017 by

I completed my 8th Highland Fling yesterday in 10:38:50. Full report to come but basically I felt I did the best I could on the day and was happy with my run. The Guess My Time competition was won by … Continue reading →

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Plans for the Highland Fling

Posted on April 24, 2017 by

My first ultra of the year is just 5 days away as I type this on Monday evening. So that’s 5 sleeps or more likely 4 and a half! The race starts at 6am so I plan to get up … Continue reading →

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Marshalling at Inversnaid

Posted on April 27, 2014 by

I have run the previous 7 Highland Flings but this year I opted to do the Hardmoors Grand Slam.  I still wanted to be involved in this great race so Katrina & I offered our services to Race Director John … Continue reading →

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Double Ben Lomond Run

Posted on April 25, 2014 by

A few weeks ago Jonny suggested that we should do a double Ben Lomond as it would be good training for our quads.  This week worked out a good time for me to do it with the Hardmoors 110 just … Continue reading →

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Planning for the Fling

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

Today I ran at lunchtime.  Another easy 5mile run. I felt a bit better today and definitely feel ready for Saturday’s race.  One of the things I really enjoy about ultra races is the build up and preparation.  I know … Continue reading →

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Highland Fling pb’s updated

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

I woke really early this morning so decided I might as well get up and up date the Highland Fling pb’s after this year’s race!!  If you download the full spread sheet you can sort by columns and if you’ve … Continue reading →

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Hoka Highland Fling Results

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

The provisional results are on the Hoka Highland Fling Web Site.  I always enjoy working out the splits for each leg and putting them in order.  I must stress this is just my attempt and is not the official version, … Continue reading →

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Guess Our Time Entries

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

It is now 6pm and the entries are closed for my ‘Guess Our Time’ Competition.  The race is now just 12hrs away … for men over 50 and all the women anyway. Those men younger than me have an extra … Continue reading →

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Ready for the Fling

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

For my final easy run before Saturday’s Fling I decided to stick with my tradition and run a few laps around Brodie Park.  I was up and out by 6.30am. I wore my Hoka’s as I’ll be wearing them on … Continue reading →

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